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V867 GFS

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,614 mi
Last recorded76,614 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV867 GFS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,614 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming o/s/f and n/s/f floorfs.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,614 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming o/s/f and n/s/f floorfs.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,978 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 70,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming on o/s/f and n/s/f floors

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming on o/s/f and n/s/f floors

exhaust mid section corroded at join to back box

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side front abs gear broken

power steering fluid low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,266 miles

off side front abs gear broken

Fail 3 Apr 2009 58,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

off side front abs gear broken

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,518 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

offside rear tyre low/perishing

trailing arm bushs parting

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,971 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 43,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

rear trailing arm bushs parting

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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V867 GFS is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,424 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V867 GFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V867 GFS registered?

V867 GFS is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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